Definition

In a way that shows creativity or originality; using imagination to create or solve problems.

Example

She approached the project inventively, coming up with unique solutions that impressed everyone.

Conversation

I love how you think so inventively when solving problems.

Thanks! I try to look at things from different angles.

It's really impressive, especially when everyone else is stuck.

Yeah, sometimes being inventively different can lead to the best solutions.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inventively → It is formed from "invent" (from Latin "invenire", meaning to find or discover) and "-ively" (a suffix forming adverbs indicating a manner). The word "inventively" means in a manner that shows creativity or originality in finding or discovering new ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of 'invent' as finding or discovering something new, and the '-ively' shows how it's done — that's why inventively means doing something in a creative way.

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